Wearing a tailored jacket is the best way to look elegant with little. To make a good impression the jacket must be well ironed, so here are the instructions for ironing a jacket.
Steps
Step 1. Set up the ironing board
If you don't have one, use a half-folded bath towel and place it on a surface that won't be damaged by the heat.
Step 2. Read the garment care label
The most important part concerns the material of which the jacket is made. If it is a linen jacket, the iron can be very hot and you will have to use steam, in the case of a wool or wool blend jacket, the iron must be hot enough and you can use steam, while if it is of a fiber synthetic (e.g. polyester or nylon) you must use a low temperature without steam.
Step 3. Check that the surface of the iron is clean so that no residue sticks to the jacket
To clean the iron, use steel wool and a wet cloth.
Step 4. Set up steam if you like
If you decide to use steam (it helps you get a better result), fill the iron tank with a small jug of water.
Step 5. Turn on the iron and set the correct temperature
One point means "cold", two points "hot iron", three points "very hot"
Step 6. Wait for the iron to heat up
Do not start ironing until the iron reaches the temperature, otherwise water may leak and damage the fabric.
Step 7. Lay the jacket out on the ironing board
With the iron, first test on a small piece of fabric inside the jacket, near the hem, so that if the iron still leaks, the stain is not visible. If necessary, correct the settings and proceed further.
Step 8. Start ironing the body of the jacket
Do not drag the iron but lift it and press it gently onto the fabric.
- Iron gently and smoothly on the back, on the side of the lining and not on the face of the fabric.
- Lay a clean napkin on the fabric and iron through that. This precaution avoids giving the fabric a shiny effect, possible in the case of special finishes of the jacket, which, once created, can no longer be removed.
- Do not iron too many times, especially on the edges of the fabric.
- Turn the jacket over and iron the front, paying particular attention to the cuffs.
- Iron the underside of the cuffs so they don't flatten them.
Step 9. Iron the sleeves (the hardest part)
A trick is to roll a towel or a t-shirt inside the sleeve to give a softer touch to the ironing and avoid the formation of a line along the entire sleeve. You can also use steam, just be careful not to pass the steam over your hand.
Step 10. When finished, hang the ironed jacket on a hanger
Use one with padded straps if possible, but even a plain metal one is better than nothing. Leave the jacket hanging to cool.
Advice
- Use a clean napkin on the jacket to protect the fabric while ironing.
- Read the garment care label.
- Iron inside out, if possible.
- Clean the iron before using it.
- Hang the jacket after ironing it to let it cool.
- Use the steam to soften the folds and cuffs.
Warnings
- Check the temperature of the iron on a small piece of fabric inside the jacket before starting to iron.
- Do not go over the iron too many times or the fabric will become shiny.
- Make sure the water has warmed up before using the steamer.
